Summary

BCM Student and House Staff Mental Health Services Psychologist/LCSW, 0.5 FTE Position The BCM Student and House Staff Mental Health Service is responsible for providing mental health services to all eligible medical students, graduate students, health profession students. Additionally, services are provided to all eligible trainees (residents and clinical fellows) funded through the GME office. This position is based at the BCM Houston Campus and may involve providing virtual services to learners on the Temple, TX campus as well. Reporting: This part-time position reports to the Director of the Student and House Staff Mental Health Service, Dr. Heather Goodman

Job Duties

• Directs patient care responsibilities include evaluation, time-limited individual and couples psychotherapy, and assistance with referrals to the community when warranted.
• Provides documentation, including letters, treatment summaries/records, and oral communication when requested (e.g., for appeals, leaves of absence, transfer of care, and to the Texas Medical Board if indicated).
• A portion of hours will be after-hours (after 5 pm), to better meet the needs of learners’ schedules.
• There is the option to telecommute with at least one day required to be on site.
• Both virtual and in-person visits are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology or Counseling.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Licensure as a Psychologist or Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in evidence-based treatments such as ACT, DBT, and CBT.
• Experience at a health science university working with biomedical students and trainees.
• Evidence-based suicide prevention skills highly desired, e.g., CAMS.